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[meppi]

Disclaimer: BF4 is one of my favorite multiplayer games that I still play regularly. Bad Company 2 and BF3 were also among some of my favorite games.

That said, here is short summary of my experience with the game on PS4 after five hours or more of game-time (Conquest) with it.

• The game looks like a Call of Duty game in an open world environment. Sometimes the engine reminded me of playing a Valve game.
• Graphics are worse than BF4: reminding me (on some maps) of the color pallet used on many Xbox 360 games.
• Gameplay is a mixture of Call of Duty, the BF4 class system, blended together in an open environment with hardly any destruction.
• Hardly any destruction: the game is more like Call of Duty because of this decision. A lot of choke points are created due to not having the ability to blow up walls to get rid of stationary players. I personally don't enjoy being forced to play a BF game like Call of Duty. Destruction is one of the main things that separates Battlefield from Call of Duty.
• Character control seems off at times compared to BF4: I don't know if its the animations, but the the medic class seems not as responsive as the BF4 medic class.
• Sometimes, taking down a player is on par bullet wise with BF4. Other times, taking down a player seems to take too many hits. Maybe a lag problem?
• Most maps are either too big or too small for conquest.
• Missing the ability to shut off music in the vehicles.
• Not enough maps at launch for conquest.

Its a good game, made for people that like Call of Duty type gameplay in a Battlefield world. It probably leans more on the BF side of things in some ways.

Sorry, but this doesn't play or look like CoD at all to me. Not even close actually. :-/

So I played for about 2 - 3 hours today... WTF is up with people not reviving? The defibs/revive was the first thing I bought.

Second what is with people camping everywhere? I'm trying to get objectives and people just hiding in corners everywhere.

It's a fun game but.. it definitely gave me a little twitch in my eye

Part of the community can be extremely stupid at times. I'm just hoping this will get a bit better after the game has been out for a while and people get a better feel for it.
Still, camping idiots that don't help the team at all will always be part of an FPS.
It's best to join up with a couple of friends to keep that kind of frustration to a minimum.

 

[SirMossyBloke]

Sorry, but this doesn't play or look like CoD at all to me. Not even close actually. :-/

Plus there's a really big hint on the right that says "hold circle to turn off radio".

 

[Chaplain]

Sorry, but this doesn't play or look like CoD at all to me. Not even close actually. :-/

This is my opinion of playing. I am glad it doesn't feel like this to you.

For me, faster COD type gameplay, with hardly any destruction, equals more deaths like in a COD game. Maybe that is what bothers me the most about this game, and why I associate this type of gameplay changes to more of a COD experience.

Plus there's a really big hint on the right that says "hold circle to turn off radio".

Ty for that. I was pressing a bunch of buttons and nothing worked. lol

 

[meppi]

Plus there's a really big hint on the right that says "hold circle to turn off radio".

Hehe, that too.
Have to say I love the radio thing myself.
Sure it has a couple of shitty tracks, but hey, that's taste for you.
The ones that crack me up might annoy someone else.

I really do like how you hear the music blare from a nearby vehicle.
Again, it certainly helps with the game not taking itself too serious.

This is my opinion of playing. I am glad it doesn't feel like this to you.

For me, faster COD type gameplay, with hardly any destruction, equals more deaths like in a COD game. Maybe that is what bothers me the most about this game, and why I associate this type of gameplay changes to more of a COD experience.

Been playing quite a bit of CoD these past few months and I can tell you, even from someone who hadn't even touched a CoD game before last Christmas that jumping from AW for example to Hardline is a huge jump.
Sure the game plays a little faster than BF4, but then again BF4 played like BF3 Turbo which played like a sped up BC2. It's just evolution I guess.
What also might help is that the game plays a ton smoother than BF4 ever did, at least on consoles. Not to mention the framerate certainly keeps up a rather high pace compared to the jankyness that was BF4.

 

[Chaplain]

I also think that there is a bug with footsteps in this game. Sometimes I can hear my characters footsteps and other times I hear nothing. This effects gameplay because players that are next to me don't make a sound when walking.

Anyone else experience this?

 

[PaulKersey]

This game is absolute garbage. The TTK is way too low, MP5K is a sniper rifle and don't even get me started on that freaking ACWR.

 

[ShadowsFell]

To whoever asked, heist is a fantastic game mode!

I'd also like a little more destructability in the maps too.

 

[meppi]

To whoever asked, heist is a fantastic game mode!

I'd also like a little more destructability in the maps too.

Yeah, destructibility in this game certainly isn't the best.
On the block it's great though, but that's just one map.

 

[Avid Reading Horse]

I was watching some Heist gameplay earlier and the commentator was saying some interesting things. Chiefly, he wanted Visceral to update the mode so players carrying the money aren't highlighted for the other team. The criminals seem to have a much harder job than the police who can quite easily camp the objectives. So if it was revised it should work the same way as spotting in Crosshair, if a police player spots a bag carrier, THEN he's highlighted for the police though only for a short while.

Having played Heist in the beta it seems like Visceral tried to balance this indirectly by mixing up the drop off points so the police won't know exactly where the criminals are taking the bag each time.

Thoughts from players who've played some Heist on the full game?

I think it's fine the way it is, I don't want it to change to a game of stealth capping. Besides, people are fools and if you don't give them a big blaring signal where the carriers are they're never going to go after them. It's not hide and go seek, the criminals as a unit just have to push the cops off the objective so they can cap.

 

[Hidden One]

are you kidding, shotgun buckshot has way more range in Hardline.

I have all attachments for the Scar and it will rekt people.

 

[Tubie]

This game is absolute garbage. The TTK is way too low, MP5K is a sniper rifle and don't even get me started on that freaking ACWR.

What? lol

http://symthic.com/bf-hardline-weapon-info?w=MP5K

Over 20m and you need 9 shots with it to kill someone at full health.

 

[Liferebooted]

If anything is a sniper rifle is the magnum shot gun.

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

Plus there's a really big hint on the right that says "hold circle to turn off radio".

Holy crap thank goodness. I hate that stupid radio chatter.

 

[olimpia84]

I really hate my new internet connection. Sorry guys, but I can't join a party AND play at the same time. For some reason my connection freaks out when that happens and I can't connect to a server anymore

 

[B_Spooky13]

To whoever asked, heist is a fantastic game mode!

I'd also like a little more destructability in the maps too.

I only like this game mode when people actually play the game right. I seriously don't understand why there is so many "recon" in this game mode. I played it twice and my teammates were actually just wildly driving around the map.. no where near the "objectives".

I seems like I need actual squadmates..

Anyone want to squad up? My PSN is B_Spooky13

 

[PaulKersey]

What? lol

http://symthic.com/bf-hardline-weapon-info?w=MP5K

Over 20m and you need 9 shots with it to kill someone at full health.

Where are these numbers coming from? I am playing on standard servers, yet I get shot once in the toe or arm and am killed from across the map with the MP5K.

 

[Forerunner]

I have all attachments for the Scar and it will rekt people.

I liked the SCAR-H, but I'm trying the HCAR now. It's just so satisfying to use. Looks and sounds great and it just feels powerful, but this recoil is a bit much! Definitely need to get the grips and muzzles for it.

 

[16BitNova]

Ughh. Don't know if to get this this weekend or just get BF4 and premium. I'm scared if I get BF4 the community is going to just diminish soon. Anyone still playing BF4? And if so, hows it looking?

 

[patchday]

I'll probably be ordering BF4 soon cause it's super cheap and I can check out the destruction

Still making up my mind bout BF Hardline

 

[Tubie]

Where are these numbers coming from? I am playing on standard servers, yet I get shot once in the toe or arm and am killed from across the map with the MP5K.

Straight from the game files. That site is 100% accurate.

All you need to do is use the MP5 yourself and try to kill anyone at even medium range to see for yourself.

 

[meppi]

Ughh. Don't know if to get this this weekend or just get BF4 and premium. I'm scared if I get BF4 the community is going to just diminish soon. Anyone still playing BF4? And if so, hows it looking?

I can only speak for myself, but I upgraded my PS4 HDD to a 2TB one yesterday and will not be reinstalling BF4. I'm glad to put that heap of shit behind me and pretend it was all just a bad dream.

 

[Reckless Onion]

I liked the SCAR-H, but I'm trying the HCAR now. It's just so satisfying to use. Looks and sounds great and it just feels powerful, but this recoil is a bit much! Definitely need to get the grips and muzzles for it.

wait a bit to use the hcar, it's gettin a recoil reduction.

 

[ShadowsFell]

Would still love more Xbox one battlefield hardline buddies!

Send a friend request to: ShadowsFell

If you're interested! Just send me a message letting me know you're from Gaf.

 

[CitizenCope]

Did anyone else on PS4 have trouble installing this? Started it launch night and with my PS4 on and off over a couple of days I'm only at 60%. It did nothing while in rest mode.

 

[ShadowsFell]

Did anyone else on PS4 have trouble installing this? Started it launch night and with my PS4 on and off over a couple of days I'm only at 60%. It did nothing while in rest mode.

Try quitting the game manually and restarting? Or a full reboot?

 

[meppi]

Did anyone else on PS4 have trouble installing this? Started it launch night and with my PS4 on and off over a couple of days I'm only at 60%. It did nothing while in rest mode.

Does the PS4 even do disc installs in rest mode?
I know it handles download and uploads of you enable this in options, but never heard anything about disc installs. Or are you talking about a digital version?

 

[CitizenCope]

Digital version. Just checked google and it is a known issue some are dealing with. Thanks.

 

[Buzzbrad]

If anybody wants to play on PC feel free to add me on Origin: Buzzbrad

I am really enjoying the game so far, campaign is pretty good.

 

[Dubz]

This is the best $60 mod ever. No seriously I can't stop playing this. I'm liking all the new modes, guns, upgrade system, net code, etc... I'm a major BF fan, and the spin they put on this game with the faster movement, and new game types has me hyped that I bought it.

 

[OrangeYouGlad]

If anybody wants to play on PC feel free to add me on Origin: Buzzbrad

I am really enjoying the game so far, campaign is pretty good.

Added you. If anyone wants to add me: TheNixel.

 

[1337Sauce]

Looking for some more XB1 friends to play this game with! I'll be playing Heist for a while tonight if you are looking for a late night squad!

1 4m 1337Sauce

 

[computers putin']

I'm experiencing a whole lot of kill trades, and it's quite annoying.

 

[orangecoke]

Full disclosure: I'm an EA employee.

I gotta say, I love Hotwire (I'm on PC). I get a serious case of "just one more round" with that mode. Haven't even touched the rest of the game. Two vehicles racing down the highway while the passengers have a firefight is really fun. Playing the objective (read: driving!) is easy while also being challenging against a good team. I also like repairing the vehicle I'm in - easy way to be a team player. And the car wrecks are often spectacular and/or hilarious 😀

 

[Tubie]

Full disclosure: I'm an EA employee.

I gotta say, I love Hotwire (I'm on PC). I get a serious case of "just one more round" with that mode. Haven't even touched the rest of the game. Two vehicles racing down the highway while the passengers have a firefight is really fun. Playing the objective (read: driving!) is easy while also being challenging against a good team. I also like repairing the vehicle I'm in - easy way to be a team player. And the car wrecks are often spectacular and/or hilarious ��

I think it's a great mode for new players and veterans alike. My most played mode by far.

I'm loving it even more now that people are learning the maps. You can tell there are certain places in each map where there's almost for sure a tripmine/C4/Rocket deathtrap and you try to keep driving while avoiding those points.

 

[KnightHart]

God when your team mates are actually competent and not pants on head fucking stupid the game is so much fun. I played a lot of really close games of Hotwire and Blood Money and it's just a blast

And then there are games where the guy grabs the package in Heist, he sees an enemy on the opposite end of the map VERY far away from the drop off point. Then he chases after THAT ONE enemy like he's one of the fucking seagulls from Finding Nemo.

 

[PoweredBySoy]

I liked the SCAR-H, but I'm trying the HCAR now..

Do NOT buy the HCAR. The recoil is a joke.

I don't know, I have a bunch of hours into this game now, and the more I play, the more I feel that there's really no reason to play anything but Operative. With guns like the M416 and ACWR in existence, everything else is just a compromise. And then on top of that you get to heal and revive, arguably the most beneficial team skill. Sure, variety and fun are factors, but for competitiveness they're easily the only choice. The smaller maps. The spongey vehicles. I feel like Visceral felt obligated to represent the classic BF classes in their game, but they just don't feel as necessary anymore. You never live long enough to need ammo. The maps are so small that spawn beacons aren't really necessary. Repair tool for what - the chopper?

That all said, I still really like the game.

 

[Sojgat]

Is the ACWR just an early unlock for people with the Deluxe edition or is it the only way to get the weapon?

Feeling pretty ripped off for getting the standard edition, if the latter is the case.

 

[Forerunner]

Yeah, I stopped using the HCAR, I like the weapon but it needs some help! I just went back to Operator for the most part, M16A3 for cops. Was going to go with the M416, since everyone was talking about how good it is. However, I went with the AKM instead, and I'm enjoying that.

 

[Tokubetsu]

action movie moment today

 

[Tubie]

Is the ACWR just an early unlock for people with the Deluxe edition or is it the only way to get the weapon?

Feeling pretty ripped off for getting the standard edition, if the latter is the case.

It's a deluxe preorder weapon, but don't feel like because you see a lot of people using it means it's crazy OP. That gun will lose every single time at any range to the M16 or the M416.

It's just an easy to use starter weapon, that's all it is. Not like the M16/M416 are hard to use lol.

 

[Sojgat]

It's a deluxe preorder weapon, but don't feel like because you see a lot of people using it means it's crazy OP. That gun will lose every single time at any range to the M16 or the M416.

It's just an easy to use starter weapon, that's all it is. Not like the M16/M416 are hard to use lol.

Ok thanks.

I'm loving the game, but nearly every time I get killed it feels like it's the ACWR. Will give M16/M416 a shot.

Stuff will probably get nerfed anyway.

action movie moment today

LOL, Awesome.

So do bullets do significant damage to choppers now? I've been noticing it's way easy to shoot people driving cars in this game.

 

[Avid Reading Horse]

Guns do pretty good damage. Looks like 2 mags took down 15 percent health on this chopper:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulUKo1xft_4

I did have to go Aaron Rodgers on his ass with the grenade of course, but I feel like you get 3-4 guys shooting small arms on a helo at the same time and you can shred him.

Bonus clip, my first Rescue ace, awww yeah:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjCnb2aCUeU

 

[Jonesy7707]

Hotwire is such an awesome game but it's completely ruined by people on the opposite and your own team who don't care about the objective.

They would rather hide all over the map and on rooftops spamming their launchers and breaching charges than play objectives.

So many times I'll finish with 1 or 2 kills and 15kpts while others are racking up 20 odd kills and a few thousand points.

 

[Forerunner]

Choppers do go down fairly fast if your team is competent and just focus fires them. Transport, fares better since you can repair them on the fly (no pun intended). However, it really comes down to your team. There's been games were I stayed in them a majority of the match and just destroyed the other team. On the flip side, there has been games where I literally couldn't do anything, since the team focused me.

 

[iRAWRasaurus]

Are there more weapons besides what's listed at first?

 

[Saucycarpdog]

Choppers do go down fairly fast if your team is competent and just focus fires them. Transport, fares better since you can repair them on the fly (no pun intended). However, it really comes down to your team. There's been games were I stayed in them a majority of the match and just destroyed the other team. On the flip side, there has been games where I literally couldn't do anything, since the team focused me.

All it really takes is one guy who knows where the stinger spawns to completely destroy your streak.

Spoiler

Better hope you don't get matched with me

I honestly question though why they put the tanker as one of the objectives in hotwire. The thing is completely useless, I can usually only get a minute or two of life before blowing up.

 

[M.W.]

PS4 MP runs like shit. It feels like it lags constantly and I'm getting killed by invisible players. The net code is nothing to write home about either. This is weird because people seem to be praising the net code, lol. I dunno.

 

[terrible]

So I played for about 2 - 3 hours today... WTF is up with people not reviving? The defibs/revive was the first thing I bought.

Second what is with people camping everywhere? I'm trying to get objectives and people just hiding in corners everywhere.

It's a fun game but.. it definitely gave me a little twitch in my eye

The camping thing might be partly because of the bad spawns. In CQ and TDM you can't take three steps without someone spawning behind you sometimes, it really takes away the motivation to try to flank.

 

[Starbuck2907]

Ughh. Don't know if to get this this weekend or just get BF4 and premium. I'm scared if I get BF4 the community is going to just diminish soon. Anyone still playing BF4? And if so, hows it looking?

BF4 is alive and well. It will probably do fine till BF5 drops (and prob past then too).

 

[Hidden One]

PS4 MP runs like shit. It feels like it lags constantly and I'm getting killed by invisible players. The net code is nothing to write home about either. This is weird because people seem to be praising the net code, lol. I dunno.

Speak for yourself. My games have been almost flawless since launch. I only get a bit of lag every now and then that lasts for like 10 seconds.